By Tonya Whitaker
NDG Staff Writer
Are you in need of a job or could you use a little networking to build your business? The Urban League of Greater Dallas and Fort Worth Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County recently announced events for the public’s disposal.
The Urban League of Greater Dallas will sponsor orientation for its get paid while training program Jan. 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Urban League, 4315 South Lancaster Road in Dallas. Various occupational positions could lead to full-time employment.
 To be eligible for training, applicants must fall into one of the three following employment categories: unemployed, exhausted unemployment benefits or laid off since Jan. 1, 2008; be 18 years or older; possess two forms of identification (social security card, state-issued ID or driver’s license); professional and work ready; current resume; reliable transportation; registered with Selective Services (for males); registered with Work in Texas; and no criminal record (ex-offenders are evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
All potential candidates may not be eligible for this program.
In addition, in Fort Worth, the DFW Training Providers Coalition will host a Career Training Provider Fair at Goodwill Industries, 4005 Campus Drive in Fort Worth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 25. Also, on Feb. 25, the Hurst-Euless Bedford Chamber of Commerce will host a business-to-business expo at First United Methodist Church, 521 W. Pipeline Road in Hurst from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information on the provider fair, contact Christina Robinson at crobinson@atienterprises.edu. For more information on the chamber expo, call 817-283-1521.
